Start Your Business:
Think of starting
a small business?
- A step by step guide to start a business
- Create an effective business plan
- Learn how to manage cashflow
- Boost sales and learn selling techniques
- Become more confident in business
- Master social media marketing
- And much, much more!
The Ultimate Business Start Up Guide...
Written by Zia Mallick the founder of Start Your Business Magazine. For over two decades
he has overseen editorials in the UK’s most popular small business magazine. This book covers
all the essential elements of starting up a small business…
Everything you need to about starting a small business...
For start ups...
Learn about the rules and regulations from registering your business to informing HRMC and following the reporting requirements.
Thinking about a career change?
The book will provide you with a realistic overview of what to expect when running a small business and why it may or may not be for you...
Growing a business
For early life businesses, what's next? Selling your business, IPO or exploring other opportunities, you'll get an insight into growing your start up business
Get more confident...
From dressing for success to posture and voice projection skills, you will learn all the soft business skills you need to be the best version of yourself in business.
What's Inside...
Chapter One
Start Small, Think Big...
Chapter Two
Research and Planning
Chapter Three
The Business Plan
Chapter Four
Legal Structure and Registration
Chapter Five
Raising Finance
Chapter Six
Taxation and Accounting
Chapter Seven
Location and Premises
Chapter Eight
Commercial Property Leases
Chapter Nine
Insurance
Chapter Ten
Contract Law
Chapter Eleven
Hiring Employees
Chapter Twelve
Small Business Technology
Chapter Thirteen
eCommerce
Chapter Fourteen
Retail Payments
Chapter Fifteen
Business Banking
Chapter Sixteen
Sales Strategy
Chapter Seventeen
Pricing
Chapter Eighteen
Branding
Chapter Nineteen
Website Design
Chapter Twenty
Social Media
Chapter Twenty One
Print Advertising
Chapter Twenty Two
Digital Advertising
Chapter Twenty Three
Sales Techniques
Chapter Twenty Four
Be More Confident
Chapter Twenty Five
Dress To Impress
Chapter Twenty Six
Work Life Balance
Chapter Twenty Seven
Health & Business
Chapter Twenty Eight
Growing Business
Chapter Twenty Nine
Taking The Plunge
Chapter Thirty
Final Thoughts
Follow the rules & regulations
When starting up a business there are rules and regulations to follow. Get it right from the outset.
Boost your social media marketing
Understand the different social media platforms and how to get the best out of them for advertising.
Create a powerful
business plan
Putting together a good business plan to help you gain funding and assist your planning goals.
Learn why business may not be for you...
But you will be equipped with all the knowledge and skills to make your small business a success.
Improve your sales skills
Learn new sales skills and how to communicate effectively with negotiating or selling your services.
The importance of wellbeing & health
As a business owner you will need to take good care of your mind as well as your body, learn how...
No gimmicks or promises of riches
This is a technical guide to starting up and running a small business... The rest is up to you!
How to find the right location
Choosing a place to run your business will make a big difference for your brand as well as your sales.